Portulaca oleracea (common purslane, also known as verdolaga, pigweed, little hogweed, red root, pursley) is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae, which may reach 40 centimetres (16 in) in height. Approximately forty cultivars are currently grown.
Plants that have a scientific name Portulaca L. oleraceae a year herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Portulacacaeae.
Purslane plant thrives in Indonesia usually grows as a weed, to measure the size of the leaves and stems of purslane depending on where they grow, if they grow dilahan fertile will have a thickness of leaves, stems, distinct from those that grow on barren land.
good stem, leaf, yellow flower buds can be consumed. Purslane seeds such as black tea powder, which is often used to make some herbal drinks.
In one cup (one cup) boiled leaves of purslane, containing 90 mg of calcium, 560 mg of potassium, 2000 IU vit. A, and some amino acids that are useful for health, however in one cup of boiled leaves of purslane was containing 910 mg of oxalic acid, which can lead to urinary stones for those who have a high risk (no contact between relatives bladder stones).
These plants contain chemicals, among others: KCl, KSO4, KNO3, nicotinic acid, tannins, saponins, vitamins A, B, C, l-noradrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, dopa.
Purslane is also the source of several B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids, as well as dietary minerals,: such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and manganese.
Purslane contains two kinds of pigments betalain alkaloids and beta - xanthins. Both types of pigment powerful antioxidant with anti-mutagenic properties.
Purslane can be used as an alternative medicine either in fresh or dried state first.
Purslane is used in a manner usually done with dried purslane wash first, then dry them and then milled into a powder.
This plant can cure the disease, among others: · dysentery, acute diarrhea · Inflammation acute appendicitis (appendicitis acuta) · Inflammation of the breast (mastitis) · Hemorrhoids bleed (hemorrhoidal bleeding) · Body aches and pains (Rheumatism) · Whitish · Impaired sewer system pee · jaundice (Hepatitis) · Worms and shortness of breath (seeds and fruits)
The order of classification of living things from the highest level to the lowest (current use) is a Domain (Region), Kingdom (Kingdom), Phylum or phylum (animals) / Divisio (plants), Classis (Class), Order (Nation), familia (Tribe ), Genus (Marga), and species (type).
Objective classification of living things is to make it easier to identify, compare, and the study of living things. Comparing means finding similarities and differences in characteristics or traits in living things.
Characteristics of plants purslane
TRUNK
Feature spherical rod purslane growing upright or partly / wholly situated on the ground without removing the root. The trunk is colored purplish brown with a length of 10-50 cm, soft Rod has a slightly sour taste, and salt. Short stalk breech oval, round the edges curved inward. Its stem wedge with a flat edge, 1-4 cm long and 5-14 mm wide.LEAF
Feature purslane leaves are green with reddish stem color, surface color of leaves dark green, dark red bottom surface. The leaves are single, thick fleshy, flat and located opposite or scattered.FLOWER
Feature 2-6 flowers clustered fruit branching out from the end. Crown of leaves of five fruit, yellow and small-kecil.bunga will bloom in the morning between 8:00 to 11:00 o'clock noon and wilted late in the afternoon.FRUIT and SEEDS
The fruit is square, many with black seeds shiny brown. This plant can be propagated by seed.Description Purslane Plants
Purslane is a wild plant which can be grown everywhere, not only in the fertile rice fields but also in areas that barren land. Even purslane can live on the sidelines of the pavement in the street, Purslane grows wild in places open are exposed to sunlight. This plant is expected to come from the mainland of tropical America in Brazil that can grow from the lowlands to an altitude of 1,800 m above sea level.Plants that have a scientific name Portulaca L. oleraceae a year herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Portulacacaeae.
Purslane plant thrives in Indonesia usually grows as a weed, to measure the size of the leaves and stems of purslane depending on where they grow, if they grow dilahan fertile will have a thickness of leaves, stems, distinct from those that grow on barren land.
good stem, leaf, yellow flower buds can be consumed. Purslane seeds such as black tea powder, which is often used to make some herbal drinks.
Content Of Chemical Plant Purslane
Purslane leaves are rich in omega three (ω 3). In 100 grams of fresh purslane leaves contain 225-300 mg of linolenic acid (ω 3, 18: 3, Δ9,12,15). These compounds can reduce blood cholesterol, because cholesterol is required to dispose of these include omega three. Omega three can also prevent fatty liver (the liver accumulate in the fatty triglycerides), because omega three is required to make the skin (shell) of VLDL, a lipoprotein that transports triacylglycerol from the liver throughout the body.In one cup (one cup) boiled leaves of purslane, containing 90 mg of calcium, 560 mg of potassium, 2000 IU vit. A, and some amino acids that are useful for health, however in one cup of boiled leaves of purslane was containing 910 mg of oxalic acid, which can lead to urinary stones for those who have a high risk (no contact between relatives bladder stones).
These plants contain chemicals, among others: KCl, KSO4, KNO3, nicotinic acid, tannins, saponins, vitamins A, B, C, l-noradrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, dopa.
Purslane is also the source of several B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids, as well as dietary minerals,: such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and manganese.
Purslane contains two kinds of pigments betalain alkaloids and beta - xanthins. Both types of pigment powerful antioxidant with anti-mutagenic properties.
Indications And Benefits Purslane
All parts of this plant can be used as medicine, the roots, stems, leaves and flowers.Purslane can be used as an alternative medicine either in fresh or dried state first.
Purslane is used in a manner usually done with dried purslane wash first, then dry them and then milled into a powder.
This plant can cure the disease, among others: · dysentery, acute diarrhea · Inflammation acute appendicitis (appendicitis acuta) · Inflammation of the breast (mastitis) · Hemorrhoids bleed (hemorrhoidal bleeding) · Body aches and pains (Rheumatism) · Whitish · Impaired sewer system pee · jaundice (Hepatitis) · Worms and shortness of breath (seeds and fruits)
Herb Medicine Plant Using Purslane
Digestive problems like ulcer diseases Dysentery
Fresh herb purslane 50 grams evaporated for 3-5 minutes, then finely ground and squeezed until the water distillation collected approximately 150 cc. Drink as much as 50 cc, three times a day until cured.Purslane for Ulcer
To boil the tea purslane every day as much as one-third cup of tea, until the ulcer is felt deflated and dry or disappear altogether.Purslane to treat blood Urination
Purslane herb that has been in the form of as much as 100 grams of boiled together spoon herb leaves as much as 25 grams. Filtered water from the dregs of herbs, warm and drink. Repeat until the blood stops urinating.Purslane to overcome palpitations
4 stalks of purslane washed and milled, add half a cup of boiled water, and satusendok eat honey. Then squeezed and filtered water is then drunk. Do 2 times a day until symptoms of palpitations reduced or stopped altogether.Nervous and restless
Herba as much as 25 grams of fresh purslane briefly steamed and finely ground and pressed. Drinking water juice after not hot. Repeat until symptoms subside nervous and fidgety.Purslane to treat fever
2 stalks of purslane washed and boiled, but not necessary until cooked, eaten while warm. Repeat until fever declines.Purslane for Jaundice (also for gingivitis)
Herb purslane 200 grams of boiled, cooled water and then drink. Do it until the pain subsided.Ulcers, inflammation of the skin
Herba handful of fresh purslane washed, finely ground, add a little salt. Apply on the affected part.Acute inflammation of the appendix
Take a handful of purslane herb immediately, washed and then crushed and squeezed until collected approximately 30 milliliters (ml). Add sugar to taste white and boiled water that has been cold up to 100 ml, drink, do three times a day.Purslane to overcome whitish
200 grams of purslane dijuice and take water and then fill the egg whites in the team. Eat while warm.Scientific Classification Purslane Plants
Scientific classification is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms extinct and living, classification (grouping) is a way to sort and classify living things into a particular class or a particular unit.The order of classification of living things from the highest level to the lowest (current use) is a Domain (Region), Kingdom (Kingdom), Phylum or phylum (animals) / Divisio (plants), Classis (Class), Order (Nation), familia (Tribe ), Genus (Marga), and species (type).
Objective classification of living things is to make it easier to identify, compare, and the study of living things. Comparing means finding similarities and differences in characteristics or traits in living things.
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